| There are many reasons for the family to take a | | | | down! |
| trip to see the very beautiful seaside destination | | | | Blue Mermaid, 409 The Hill, Portsmouth NH |
| of Portsmouth, NH. The quaint downtown that is | | | | (although if putting into navigational system punch |
| easy to find from the highway and within minutes | | | | in 100 High Street, which is the Hilton Garden Inn's |
| of beautiful beaches as well as wonderful shopping | | | | address, the Blue Mermaid is located directly |
| and amusement parks. | | | | behind them) |
| Though when you find yourself here it may be a | | | | Great Kids menu, every meal served with |
| little overwhelming trying to pick from over a | | | | watermelon and fun unique offerings for adults. |
| hundred restaurants to find the one that would fit | | | | Runner up: The Portsmouth Brewery |
| all of your family's needs. Now as unique as all of | | | | Great Kids menu, don't let the brewery thing |
| the restaurants are in Portsmouth so are the | | | | scare you. As long as you are upstairs in the |
| families dining there. So read along to find out | | | | dining room it is very family friendly |
| what area and strong suits of each restaurant | | | | Great Summer Only Fried Seafood: The Old Ferry |
| suit you and your family best! | | | | Landing, 10 Ceres Street, Portsmouth Nh (area |
| Kid Friendly Downtown Portsmouth | | | | known as the decks between Pocos and |
| Best Sit Down Breakfast Spots: Cafe Espresso, | | | | Stockpot) |
| 800 Islington Street, Portsmouth NH | | | | Picnic table atmosphere. Normal fried seafood fare |
| Now its not quite in downtown, I know. It would | | | | with great water views. |
| be a hike to walk with kids but its only a 2 minute | | | | Kid Friendly Portsmouth (outside of downtown) |
| drive and worth it. This is a very cute, spacious | | | | Great Breakfast: Hebert's Restaurant, 1500 |
| breakfast spot that has everything your family | | | | Lafayette Road, Portsmouth NH (yes, in the |
| would want in a sit down morning treat!. | | | | Market Basket Plaza) |
| Runner up: The Golden Egg, 905 Sagamore Ave, | | | | Diner fare breakfast with yummy treats baked |
| Portsmouth NH | | | | on premise everyday! Try the Belgium Waffle and |
| Although also not in immediate downtown very | | | | for the kids ask for a Mickey Cake (not on the |
| close and not number one because there is | | | | menu but they will always do it!) |
| always a wait here. Great for weekdays! | | | | Great Lunch: Cafe Nostimo, 72 Mirona Road, |
| Best Quick Breakfast: The Works, 9 Congress | | | | Portsmouth NH |
| Street, Portsmouth NH | | | | I don't have enough good things to say about |
| Great for the quick bagel and coffee. There is not | | | | Cafe Nostimo. Absolutely awesome Greek food |
| a huge amount of seats but turnover is quick! | | | | with a nice kids menu. My son loves it there |
| Best Fancy Breakfast: Popovers in the Square, | | | | because he can get rice pilaf! Very cute decor |
| Market Square, Portsmouth NH | | | | and a nice deck for outside dining. One thing to |
| Fancy menu though they do have some kid | | | | note: They are not open on Sunday! |
| friendly options that are more on the sweet side.. | | | | Fun Kid Friendly Mexican: Margaritas, 775 |
| Great outside seating though! | | | | Lafayette Road, Portsmouth NH |
| Runner up: Colby's, 105 Daniel Street, Portsmouth | | | | There is so much to look at in here it will keep |
| NH | | | | your kids occupied through most of the meal. Nice |
| This is not for the large family or for the family | | | | kids menu and fast service! |
| with younger kids. The space is small and the wait | | | | Fun Kid Friendly Chinese: Kim Lai, 599 Lafayette |
| is usually long. Though they usually do provide | | | | Road |
| coffee in the waiting line and the food is excellent! | | | | Our favorite for Chinese in Portsmouth. Standard |
| Great Counter Order Lunch: Me and Ollies, 10 | | | | menu offerings though staff is very friendly and |
| Pleasant Street, Portsmouth NH | | | | everything is very tasty! |
| Nice healthy lunch options and downstairs there is | | | | Great Summer Only Fried Seafood: BG's |
| a cute children's room to eat in! | | | | Boathouse, 191 Wentworth Road Portsmouth NH |
| Dos Amigos, 107 State Street Portsmouth NH | | | | (Route 1B a.k.a. road to New Castle) |
| Great, fresh burritos and simple kids menu that | | | | This is a little like going to Grandma's house. Been |
| my son always digs! | | | | there forever, horrible decor and great food! |
| Moe's Italian Subs, State Street, Portsmouth NH | | | | If you are there check out the Ice House |
| No seating but a very unique Portsmouth original | | | | (technically in Rye) a little further down the road. |
| Italian sub. Get the special sauce on the sub for | | | | Also great seafood but the ice cream is a must |
| you and the kids meal for the little ones | | | | have |
| Also try The Works on Congress Street | | | | Fun Flame Tricks Restaurant: Hibachi, 2466 |
| Great Sit down Lunch: The Stockpot, 53 Bow | | | | Lafayette Road, Portsmouth Nh |
| Street Portsmouth NH | | | | Just plain fun to watch the Tempanyaki chefs in |
| Always a Portsmouth favorite for lunch! Good kid | | | | action! Bonus: If you get any of the flying zucchini |
| friendly options while still offering creative adult | | | | on you then Walmart is right next store! |
| options. Great views of the river from deck and | | | | Believe me when I tell you that is just a taste of |
| downstairs dining room | | | | Portsmouth has to offer. There are so many |
| Runner up: Pocos Bow Street Cantina, 37 Bow | | | | great restaurants that is hard to choose a lot of |
| Street, Portsmouth NH | | | | and I'm sure some really great ones didn't make |
| Also great river views from their deck as well as | | | | the list. Also you will notice that I didn't include any |
| their upstairs dining room. There is a kids menu | | | | fast food or corporate chain restaurants. One, |
| (though not on the website) | | | | because they are us ally easy to find and two |
| Great Dinner: Flatbreads, 138 Congress Street, | | | | that would have made the list ridiculously long. |
| Portsmouth NH | | | | Though I will note that the McDonald's on |
| Small menu but they do fire baked pizza better | | | | Lafayette Road does have a nice inside |
| than anyone. Kids get to watch pizzas being made | | | | playground area perfect for a rainy day and wild |
| in giant oven and restaurant on the loud side so | | | | kids! |
| parents don't need to worry if kids can't calm | | | | |